Raleigh · Wendell · The Triangle
Honey bee & hive removal, comb and all.
24-hour emergency line · Same-day available for most calls before 10 a.m.
Honey bees are vital to North Carolina's ecosystem — but when a colony moves into your wall cavity, attic, chimney or roofline, it becomes a real problem. Established hives build extensive comb inside the structure; leaving it behind attracts the next swarm and other pests.
We remove the colony, extract the honeycomb, clean up, and tell you exactly how to keep it from happening again.
Signs of a honey bee colony
- Steady bee traffic in and out of one spot on the house
- Bees gathering around soffits, vents or the roofline
- Buzzing sounds inside a wall or ceiling
- Visible comb or dark staining near an exterior opening
- A swarm clustered on a tree, fence or structure
Our bee removal process
1. Inspection & hive location
We find the colony, assess its size, and identify the species to choose the safest removal strategy.
2. Colony removal or relocation
The colony is removed safely with professional equipment. Swarms — which are usually docile — are typically relocated intact.
3. Honeycomb cleanup
Wax, honey and debris are removed from the cavity. This step is what separates a permanent fix from a repeat infestation.
4. Prevention
We identify how the bees got in and recommend exclusion work for vents, soffits and roofline gaps.
Don't spray an established hive. Killing the colony leaves pounds of honey and comb rotting in the wall — attracting ants, roaches, rodents and the next swarm. Removal has to include the comb.
Where we remove hives
Attics, wall voids, rooflines, chimneys, soffits, garages, sheds, crawl spaces, and trees — residential and commercial.
Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
Do you relocate honey bees or exterminate them?
Wherever possible, colonies and swarms are removed alive and relocated. Established in-structure hives also require full honeycomb removal so the cavity doesn't attract the next colony.
Is a bee swarm on my tree dangerous?
Swarms are usually less aggressive than established colonies — they have no hive to defend — but they can still be a safety concern near kids, pets, or gathering areas. Keep your distance and call or text us.
What happens if the honeycomb is left in the wall?
Honey and wax melt and rot, staining drywall, attracting pests and future swarms. That's why our removal includes comb extraction and cleanup.
Why are bees suddenly all over one spot on my house?
Scout bees investigate cavities before a swarm moves in — or a colony is already established inside. Either way, an inspection now is much cheaper than comb removal later.
24-hour emergency service
Hearing something upstairs? Let's handle it today.
Same-day service available for most calls made before 10 a.m.